Marine Engineer

Alliance Personnel Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary (DOE)

25 days annual leave + Christmas shutdown

Pension, life insurance & critical illness cover

25 days annual leave

Job summary

A specialist maritime civil engineering consultancy seeks a Principal Maritime Civil Engineer to lead design and project delivery for marine and coastal projects. This hands-on leadership role includes influencing strategy and mentoring junior engineers. Key requirements include a relevant engineering degree, chartered status, and expertise in AutoCAD and structural analysis tools. The role offers competitive salary, 25 days annual leave, and contributions to pension and insurance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil, Structural, Marine, or Coastal Engineering.
• Chartered status (ICE / IStructE) required.
• Strong experience in maritime or coastal engineering.
• Client-facing experience and ability to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design for maritime infrastructure projects.
• Engage with clients, managing project delivery and progress.
• Conduct structural, geotechnical, and stability assessments.
• Drive quality, innovation, and practical engineering solutions.
• Manage projects end-to-end (concept through to construction & handover).
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Support bids, tenders, and business development activity.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team growth.

Skills

Design of maritime infrastructure

Client engagement

Project delivery

Strong communication skills

Structural assessment

Education

Degree in Civil, Structural, Marine, or Coastal Engineering

Chartered (ICE / IStructE)

Tools

AutoCAD

Structural analysis tools (e.g., STAAD, Robot, STRAP)

Robot

STRAP

Job description

We’re working with a fast-growing, specialist maritime civil engineering consultancy delivering projects across marinas, harbours, ports, and waterfront infrastructure internationally. They’re now looking for a Principal Maritime Civil Engineer to take ownership of technical delivery, influence strategy, and play a key role in scaling their marine capability.

The Role

You’ll lead engineering design, project delivery, and client engagement across a diverse portfolio of marine and coastal projects.

This is a hands‑on leadership role, combining technical excellence with commercial and client‑facing responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Lead design of maritime infrastructure (pontoons, jetties, quay walls, breakwaters, flood defences, etc.)
• Produce and review calculations, drawings, and design reports
• Carry out structural, geotechnical, and stability assessments
• Drive quality, innovation, and practical engineering solutions
• Manage projects end‑to‑end (concept through to construction & handover)
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, contractors, and stakeholders
• Support bids, tenders, and business development activity
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team growth

Regulatory & Compliance

• Support marine licensing and consenting processes
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g. CDM, Eurocodes, BS6349)
• Contribute to environmental and sustainability‑focused design

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Civil, Structural, Marine, or Coastal Engineering
• Chartered (ICE / IStructE)
• Strong experience in maritime/coastal engineering
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and structural analysis tools (e.g. STAAD, Robot, STRAP)
• Confident communicator with client‑facing experience
• Willingness to travel to project sites when required

Why This Role?

• Shape the direction of a growing consultancy
• Work across design, strategy, and client development
• Build processes, mentor teams, and leave a lasting impact
• Operate in an environment where your voice genuinely matters

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• 25 days annual leave + Christmas shutdown
• Pension, life insurance & critical illness cover